What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Otranto?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Otranto is to fly and bus and train which costs €120 - €260 and takes 13h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Otranto?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Otranto is to fly and bus which takes 9h and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Otranto?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Otranto. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Otranto - Stazione FSE via Sofia, Tirana, Bari and Lecce - City Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 27m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Otranto?

The distance between Bucharest and Otranto is 911 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Otranto without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Otranto without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and Leonetti Bus which takes 30h 27m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Otranto?

It takes approximately 9h to get from Bucharest to Otranto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Otranto bus from?

Bucharest to Otranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where does the Bucharest to Otranto bus arrive?

Bucharest to Otranto bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Otranto?

Otranto is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 3:45 PM in Bucharest and 2:45 PM in Otranto.

Where can I stay near Otranto?

There are 2060+ hotels available in Otranto.

Bucharest to Otranto - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Bucharest to Otranto by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Brindisi Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane OTP - BDS
2. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
9h
€124–317
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane OTP - BRI
2. Take the bus from Bari Airport to Matera piazza Matteottibus
3. Take the train from Altamura to Bari Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Leccetrain
5. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
13h 56m
€121–252
Bus, bus and ferry, Leonetti Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Tiranabus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari to Lecce - Autostazionebus
5. Take the bus from Lecce - City Terminal to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus 101 / ...
30h 27m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Port Of Vloracar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Vlora to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Otrantocar
18h 30m
€205–319
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane OTP - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain
3. Take the bus from Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione to Otranto - Stazione FSEbus
12h 41m
€149–367
Bus, bus and ferry via Skopje
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Gară Filaret to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Durrësbus
4. Take the busferry from Durrës to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
5. Take the bus from Brindisi to Otranto, Via Ortebus
36h 4m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Tiranabus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Taranto Portbusferry
4. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Otranto, Via Ortebus
36h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights

2Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bucharest to Otranto.

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Distance: 910.6 km
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Otranto, Apulia, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Bucharest to Otranto. However, you can take the shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, walk to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) airport, fly to Brindisi Airport (BDS), walk to Borgo Casale, take the bus to Brindisi Station, walk to Brindisi, take the train to Lecce, walk to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazione, then take the bus to Otranto - Stazione FSE. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Otranto - Stazione FSE via Sofia, Tirana, Tirana, Bari Porto, Bari, and Lecce - City Terminal in around 30h 27m.

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